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Our friends from Aniplus has informed us that they will be airing the continuation of Attack on Titan Season 3 Part 2 this April 29. This is Aniplus Asia’s first simulcast title for Spring 2019. If you played the video (you should), the squad is now in a quest to reclaim Wall Maria. That’s how far the story goes — of course, this is different from the manga’s progress, but let’s respect fellow anime casuals who are catching up to this series. ...

Four titles are added to kick-off the new year If you have seen my C3 AFA Singapore travelogue, chances are you saw my purchase of THE iDOLM@STER Cinderella Girls Theater eyeglass wiper for a few seconds. That was at the Aniplus booth, and it’s great to get back in touch with them — especially that I got introduced to them during the KanColle the Movie Screening. Now that it’s 2019, it’s time for them to announce their new simulcasts. (Airing times are in GMT+8 Manila/Singapore) ...

Acquires Worldwide English Digital Rights to “My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom!,” “Apparently it’s My Fault That My Husband Has The Head of a Beast” light novels J-Novel Club, a legal way to read light novels, adds more titles in their library available to its members. The two titles, brought to readers worldwide through an arrangement with publishing giant Kodansha, bring their twists on the romance genre. ...

Tired of watching anime and reading manga? Why not read a light novel in one subscription? Imagine this: You’ve been watching Crunchyroll on your mobile phone during commute. As the day ends your eyes are glued in their manga section. You’ve been doing this for quite a long time that you got bored. You’ve been to J-Novel Club and got turned off because you need a separate subscription to access it. ...

The “In Another World with My Smartphone” light novel (2nd, from top) will now be on printed paper, and eight other titles will now be available on J-Novel Club, all translated in English. Do note that some covers included in this photo are the Japanee ones. (Photos taken from J-Novel Club’s press release) Eight other titles can now be read online worldwide For J-Novel Club, there’s nowhere to go but up. When I received the letter from Otaku Journalist Lauren Orsini about this news, she said that this is a landmark in the service’s history. ...

The Alexis Louise Quiza Foundation and the Chiang Kai Shek College Class of 1984 will hold the 3rd Children’s Christmas Charity Football Cup this Sunday, December 10 at the Elsie Gaches Village Football Field from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. Their objectives are as follows: 1. To give hope for abandoned children and to improve their quality of life through football. 2. To raise awareness in the community that abandoned children and children with special needs can excel in sports through community support. ...

Pinoy Rig Enthusiasts releases Limited Edition Gaming Chairs — Pre-orders Now Available Alvin Pacheco of Pinoy Rig Enthusiasts told me via email that they will be selling limited edition gaming chairs in collaboration with Glaiiide from Aneno Knights. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rGo0kUFAgbc Alvin describes the chair as one “With an Ergonomic Racing style Gaming Chair that has a neck pillow and lumbar support, […] The chair includes a reclineable backrest and a vertically adjustable arm support.” ...

Berserk 2, DanMachi: Sword Oratoria joins Attack on Titan 2 as part of Aniplus’ April 2017 highlights Aside from the hype that is Attack on Titan 2, Aniplus has two new series lined up this April: Berserk 2 Season Premiere: 7 April, Friday 10pm (Double-Episode Premiere) New Episodes Every Friday 10:30pm Encore: Every Sunday 11pm *one hour after Japan’s broadcast Returning season of the ultimate dark fantasy series. Guts, known as the Black Swordsman, seeks sanctuary from the demonic forces that pursue him and his woman, and also vengeance against the man who branded him as an unholy sacrifice. ...

“We know you’re excited over the continuations, but make sure you catch up on the preceding titles once again” Here’s the latest from Aniplus, who sends me emails about their lineup while I’m waiting for the channel to be broadcasted in the countr — holy snap, they’re in Kalibo? Is this true? Catch-up Weekend Attack on Titan Junior High(lead-up to Attack on Titan S2 in April) — 16 to 31 Mar, Mon to Fri 8:00pm ...

Ever since the day the Colossal Titan appeared and destroyed the peace and dreams of humanity, Eren Jaegar’s endless fight continues… After helplessly watching his mother get devoured by a Titan, Eren vows to exterminate every single one of them from the face of the world. A new battle is already upon them. A horde of Titans advances toward Wall Rose! How will mankind stand against them? — synopsis ...